1. Cartel is an… Read Full Bio ↴Cartel is the name of at least six different groups:
1. Cartel is an American pop punk band from Conyers, Georgia that formed in 2003. The current members of the band include vocalist/guitarist Will Pugh, lead guitarist Joseph Pepper, bassist Nic Hudson, and drummer Kevin Sanders. Their four studio albums are titled Chroma (2005), Cartel (2007), Cycles (2009) and Collider (2013).
2. Cartel is a German hip-hop group which have mostly Turkish members, who released a self-titled album in 1995. For the "Cartel" project, three bands got together: "Da Crime Posse" , "Erci E" and "Karakan". This album was released in 1995 and soon after the bands went their separate ways. The album gained immediate popularity in Turkey when it was first released and stayed at top of the lists for more than 13 weeks.
3. Cartel were also a band from Bristol UK they released an EP called Glowing Hairdo in 1998 with the songs 1.Glowing Hairdo 2. Do you love me? 3. Past lives
4. A collaboration between trance DJs John Askew and John O'Callaghan, who released the song "Moments" under this name in 2007.
5. Underground producer Cartel, one half of the Hoodgrown Productions duo, makes his debut with a throwback album of sorts. Combing hard beats provided by him and "real" lyrics from some of illest new upcoming artists on the scene, Cartel's Prepare For Glory represents a time when hip hop was still about "beats & rhymes". (http://www.hoodgrownrecords.com)
6. Brisbane (Australia) rock band who were a part of the city's thriving hard-rock community- the same that gave birth to similar bands such as The Butterfly Effect, Sunk Loto, King Mungi and Melodyssey.
Q A
Cartel Lyrics
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Can you hear me
I said I'm reaching out
But no one's near me
And through all this I've been reaching out blindly
And so it comes down and I don't know anything
It always comes around
That I'll never know
And you never will
Still I'll never know
And you won't find out
Until someone stands out
Then you'll get some answers
Well here goes nothing yeah I'm standing up
And I'll get nothing if it's not enough
And they won't say what they're holding back from us
And so it comes down and I don't know anything
It always comes around
And fighting always seems just like
[Repeat: x2]
That I'll never know
And you never will
Still I'll never know
And you won't find out
Until someone stands out
Then you'll get some answers
I'll tell you this is something that you'll never hear
They knew it then and they've been holding back for years
And if you're not getting answers ask better questions...
[Repeat: x2]
That I'll never know
And you never will
Still I'll never know
And you won't find out
Until someone stands out
Then you'll get some answers
The song Q by Cartel is about reaching out and seeking answers but not receiving any. The first verse talks about the feeling of reaching out and not having anyone respond or be near, despite the singer's attempt to do so blindly. The chorus repeats the idea that neither the singer nor the listener will ever know the answers they seek, but there is a glimmer of hope that someone will eventually stand out and provide them.
The second verse seems to address the frustrations of the singer and the listener that the answers are being held back from them. The lines "they won't say what they're holding back from us" convey a sense of deception or withholding of information. The chorus then repeats the idea that neither the singer nor the listener will ever know the answers they seek until someone stands out and provides them. The final lines of the song encourage the listener to ask better questions to get better answers, hinting that perhaps the information they seek is available if they are just persistent enough.
Overall, Q is a song about the frustration of seeking answers and not getting any. It conveys a sense of helplessness and the need for someone to stand up and provide the information sought after. It's a relatable sentiment and one that many people may have experienced in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Reaching out
Trying to connect with someone or something.
Can you hear me
Questioning if there is someone who is willing to listen and understand.
I said I'm reaching out
Reiterating the attempt to connect with someone or something.
But no one's near me
Feeling isolated or ignored despite efforts to connect.
And through all this I've been reaching out blindly
Despite not knowing the exact path or answer, there's still an effort to make progress and connection.
And so it comes down and I don't know anything
Despite reaching out and trying to make progress, no clear answer or solution is found.
It always comes around
The cycle of trying and not succeeding repeats itself.
And fighting always seems just like
Despite effort, there's a sense of being stuck or at a standstill.
That I'll never know
There seems to be no clear answer or solution to the problem at hand.
And you never will
Others who may be involved won't have access to the answer either.
Still I'll never know
Despite continued effort, the answer may not be reached.
And you won't find out
Again, there is no clear answer even for others involved.
Until someone stands out
The solution may only appear when someone is brave enough to take a stand or make a change.
Then you'll get some answers
Once someone steps up and makes a change, the solution may become clearer.
Well here goes nothing yeah I'm standing up
Taking a risk to make a change, regardless of the outcome.
And I'll get nothing if it's not enough
Despite making efforts, there may not be a visible or immediate reward.
And they won't say what they're holding back from us
Others involved may be withholding information or solutions to the problem.
I'll tell you this is something that you'll never hear
There may be hidden truths or information that is not being disclosed.
They knew it then and they've been holding back for years
Others have been aware of the solution or information for a while, but have not shared it.
And if you're not getting answers ask better questions...
To make progress or find solutions, it's necessary to ask the right questions and continue to question.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HUDSON, PEPPER, PUGH, ROBERTS, SANDERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Flurin Spescha
finally Q and A is on spotify, too. But jeez, this version here is SO MUCH better, I love every second of it -- it's so damn good, a masterpiece! <3 !!!!
Kimberly Pryor
Love all of this. This album is a beauty.
Treats
This might be some of their best work
jae
I like this version of Q waaay better than the one on the CD<3
Alfie Kershaw
5 years too late, but I fully agree!
Tyler DiBenedetto
so good. so much skill to be able to hit the bass line and those vocal runs
Jordan Womack
He sounds so good live. Even better than studio.
Alan S.
Criminally underrated does not even begin .............these guys are so freakin awesome. How are there only like 20 comments?!?!?!?!?!
Brad Cantwell
I am so pumped for the tenth anniversary tour of Chroma.. Cartel please play Q&A live!!!
fenix182
Thank you so much for uploading this! I've been searching for this again since 2009!